“Okay, so I’m going to be going on a business trip for a few days, Kitten.”<\/p>\n
“I know.”<\/p>\n
“And you know what the standing orders are, what you’re supposed to do most of all.”<\/p>\n
“‘Be good for Mommy.'”<\/p>\n
“Right!”<\/p>\n
“Daddy … if I’m really good …”<\/p>\n
“Yes?”<\/p>\n
“… could you …”<\/p>\n
“Yes?”<\/p>\n
“… take me to Chuck E. Cheese?”<\/p>\n
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